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The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

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The Unfolding Legacy of Silk: Family Histories and Scientific Fascinations

This chapter explores the rich history of silk and its production through sericulture, highlighted by personal family stories from Patterson, New Jersey. It also covers the challenges faced by ancestors in the silk industry, while juxtaposing historical narratives with contemporary scientific efforts to replicate silk's unique qualities.

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